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Fourth Annual Community Reads Book Selection by the Neighborhood Library Association
by Karen Fehl 15 Aug '13

15 Aug '13

The Neighborhood Library Association (NLA), a group of five neighboring libraries, is pleased to announce their fourth annual Community Reads book. Detroit City Is the Place to Be: The Afterlife of an American Metropolis by Mark Binelli, is a compelling biography of a city as well as a profound commentary on postindustrial America. Each of the five libraries will host book discussions and related programs. The Community Reads program begins today and runs through November 14, culminating with a visit by Mark Binelli at Novi Public Library on Thursday, November 14. The participating libraries are: Lyon Township Public Library, Northville District Library, Novi Public Library, Salem-South Lyon District Library and Wixom Public Library. Mark Binelli's book is a nuanced portrait of a once-great American industrial city that fell into decay decades ago, but which recently is experiencing a ray of hope despite the current financial situation. Binelli provides an easily-read 300 year tour through Detroit, from Henry Ford's auto and steel boom and the race riots of the 1960s, to the current resurgence led by enterprising idealists, urban farmers and do-it-yourself go-getters. Programs include: Detroit Underworld Diary at Salem-South Lyon District Library on Sept. 4; the History of Fred Sanders' Confectionary at Novi Public Library on Sept. 26; A Current Look at the Pre-Depression Architecture of Detroit at Salem-South Lyon District Library on Oct. 3; Detroit's Historical Woodmere Cemetery at Lyon Township Public Library on Oct. 8; Detroit: Where We've Been & Where We Are Headed presented by Jack Lessenberry at Northville District Library on Oct. 15; and Unique Street Names of Detroit at Wixom Public Library on Oct. 23. Mark Binelli will discuss his book at Novi Public Library on November 14. Program times vary, so please check the website below. Please visit the NLA website for complete details at: http://mynla.info. Thank you for your interest! The Neighborhood Library Association Karen Fehl, Public Relations Librarian Northville District Library 212 W. Cady St., Northville MI 48167 248-349-3020

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Job Announcement - Business Outreach Librarian, Capital Area District Libraries
by Beecroft,Veronica 15 Aug '13

15 Aug '13

Capital Area District Libraries is currently accepting applications for a Business Outreach Librarian. Please visit http://www.cadl.org/about/opportunities/job-openings/ for more information. DATE: August 14, 2013 POSITION: BUSINESS OUTREACH LIBRARIAN HOURS & Downtown Lansing Branch, 401 S. Capitol Avenue, Lansing, MI LOCATION OF 40 hours/week. Will include evenings and weekends. EMPLOYMENT: Capital Area District Libraries (CADL) provides library services to our local communities seven days per week. All positions will require some evening and weekend hours, including Sundays. While this position is currently assigned at the above location, CADL reserves the right to require all employees to be available for assignments at any CADL location. EDUCATION & Possession of a Master's Degree in Library Science or its EXPERIENCE: equivalent from an ALA accredited institution. Possession of a Michigan Librarian's Professional Certificate. This is an entry-level position. NATURE OF Under the supervision of the Outreach Services Head and the Associate Director of Public Services, provides support services to WORK: job seekers, entrepreneurs and small businesses. Represents CADL at meetings with economic development and business organizations including government agencies, service clubs, chambers of commerce, and other business groups. Provides one-on-one and group training for library patrons and staff; provides programming for adults on entrepreneurial and small businesses topics. Works with Head Librarians to establish outreach goals and create business-related programs for all CADL libraries. May also perform professional work in reference, collection maintenance, reader's advisory service or other specific fields. SALARY: $44,720- $55,889 annually (plus benefits) DEADLINE TO Must be received by 5:00 p.m. Friday September 13, 2013. APPLY: FOR DETAILS Contact the Capital Area District Libraries, 401 S. AND/OR Capitol Avenue, Lansing, Michigan, Monday-Friday, APPLICATION: 9am-5pm, (517) 367-6300 or visit www.cadl.org/jobs<http://www.cadl.org/jobs> Please send a completed Capital Area District Libraries Application* to: Capital Area District Libraries, Attn: Human Resources, PO Box 40719, Lansing, MI 48901-7919. *All applications for employment must be made on the Capital Area District Libraries application form and completed in full. Resumes will not be accepted or evaluated in lieu of application. All applicants must meet the minimum and special eligibility requirements, as listed on this job announcement, for the vacancy and file a timely application in order to be considered. Separate application forms must be submitted for each position for which an applicant wishes to apply. CAPITAL AREA DISTRICT LIBRARIES SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Thank you, Andrea Kirby, Human Resources Assistant Capital Area District Libraries-Administration 401 S. Capitol Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933 (517) 367-6338 office| (517) 374-1068 fax kirbya(a)cadl.org<mailto:kirbya@cadl.org> | www.cadl.org<http://www.cadl.org>

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Responses to checkout of Ipads, Kindles and laptops
by Patricia Braden 15 Aug '13

15 Aug '13

Hi all, Attached is the list of responses I received regarding my inquiry about checking out i-pads, kindles and laptops. Thanks to everyone who contributed! Patty Patty Braden Library Director Romulus Public Library 11121 Wayne Road Romulus, MI 48174 (734) 942-7589 www.romulus.lib.mi.us

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REMINDER: MeL New Business Resources In-Person Training at 7 Locations around the State!
by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 15 Aug '13

15 Aug '13

Workshops start next week but sign-up is still going on! Please consider attending and encouraging those in your community who work with small business/entrepreneurs and in economic development to join us! We could use some more registrations in the Marquette, Grayling and Saginaw locations :) Read on: We have scheduled 7 locations around Michigan August 21-30 for training workshops on the new business resources we have recently added to the Michigan eLibrary, http://mel.org/databases or http://mel.org/bizandjobs. These resources will be especially useful as you work with those who are starting or growing businesses both individuals and with any economic development organizations in your community. Plus libraries can use BusinessDecision and DemographicsNow to understand their own markets/target audiences! High schools who have business education and/or young entrepreneur programs will also be interested in the new business resources in MeL. Academic librarians will want to share these resources with their business faculty and students and special libraries will be interested in how they can use the new business resources for their organizations/companies! Something for everyone so please share widely--Economic development organization staff, chambers of commerce staff, SCORE, MichiganWorks! staff, etc. are welcome to attend the trainings! Below you will find dates, location, registration and contact information. Workshops run from 9 a.m. to 3 pm. A.M. refreshments and lunch included. Workshops are available at *no* cost: August 21 - Troy Public Library (Troy, MI) Register at, www.troylibrary.info<http://www.troylibrary.info> (then click on programs calendar on the left), or call the Tech Desk at 248.524.3542. Contact Cathy Russ for more information or questions, c.russ(a)troymi.gov<mailto:c.russ@troymi.gov> August 22 - Jackson College Library (Jackson, MI) Register at, http://fs22.formsite.com/jcclibrary/form4/index.html or go to http://woodlands.lib.mi.us/handbook/business.pdf for an informational flier. Contact Stephanie Davis, for more information or questions, davisstephand(a)jccmi.edu<mailto:davisstephand@jccmi.edu> August 23 - White Pines Library Cooperative (Saginaw, MI) Register at, http://www.wplc.org/registrations/2012-2013/mel_business_resources.cfm Contact Karen Puszykowski, k.powski(a)vlc.lib.mi.us<mailto:k.powski@vlc.lib.mi.us> or Byron Sitler, b.sitler(a)vlc.lib.mi.us<mailto:b.sitler@vlc.lib.mi.us> for more information or questions. August 27 - Peter White Public Library (Marquette, MI) Register at http://joomla.uproc.lib.mi.us/SLC/images/pdf_files/registermelbusiness.pdf or email: Pam Malmsten, pamm(a)uproc.lib.mi.us<mailto:pamm@uproc.lib.mi.us> or Fax to Superiorland Co-op (906) 228-5627. Contact Pam as well for more information or questions. August 28 - Deveraux Memorial Library (Grayling, MI) Register at http://joomla.uproc.lib.mi.us/SLC/images/pdf_files/registermelbusiness.pdf or email: Pam Malmsten, pamm(a)uproc.lib.mi.us<mailto:pamm@uproc.lib.mi.us> or Fax to Superiorland Co-op (906) 228-5627. Contact Pam as well for more information or questions. August 29 - Portage District Library (Portage, MI near Kalamazoo) Register at, http://host4.evanced.info/portage/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=4355&rts=&disp… Contact Nicolette Sosulski, nsosulski(a)portagelibrary.info<mailto:nsosulski@portagelibrary.info> for more information or questions. August 30 - Lakeland Library Cooperative (Grand Rapids, MI) Register at http://arwen.llcoop.org Contact Sheryl VanderWagen for more information or questions, 616-559-5253 x210. Webinar training will continue to be available for MeL business resources and well as all the other MeL databases. You can check http://mel.org/index.php?P=SPT--BrowseResources&ParentId=968 for vendor and training from the MeL Team at MCLS. We look forward to seeing many of you at the August workshops! Kind regards, Deb Deb Biggs Thomas Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan/Michigan Dept. of Education 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 517-373-4466 Visit MeL at: http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> and on Facebook at: http://facebook.com/mel.org

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Broadband Conference 10-24-13 - SAVE THE DATE!
by Mase, Sheryl (MDE) 15 Aug '13

15 Aug '13

PLEASE SHARE FREELY!!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2013 Michigan Broadband Conference Thursday, October 24, 2013 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. The Kellogg Center 219 South Harrison On the Campus of Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan The 2013 Michigan Broadband Conference will bring together community leaders from education, libraries, economic development, local government, healthcare, and technology sectors to share and learn cross-collaborative best practices for expanding broadband and technology access, adoption, and use and move Michigan to the forefront of the digital economy. Nationally recognized broadband and technology experts will join local leaders to provide attendees with best practices and insights into leveraging technology for improved community and economic development, education, healthcare, and workforce development. Actionable information and case studies will be provided to empower participants to work with local stakeholders and broadband providers in their communities to expand technology access, adoption, and use. Featured Keynote Speaker: Blair Levin Blair Levin became Communications & Society Fellow with the Aspen Institute Communications and Society Program on May 10, 2010, following his departure from the Federal Communications Commission, where he served as the Executive Director of the Omnibus Broadband Initiative. In his role at the Federal Communications Commission, Mr. Levin oversaw the development of a National Broadband Plan, a project mandated by Congress in the America Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Mr. Levin rejoined the Commission in June, 2009, after eight years as an analyst at Legg Mason and Stifel Nicolaus. As Barron's Magazine noted, Levin "has always been on top of developing trends and policy shifts in media and telecommunications ... and has proved visionary in getting out in front of many of today's headline making events." For sponsorship inquiries, vendor opportunities, and questions, please contact Eric Frederick, State Program Manager, at efrederick(a)connectmi.org or call 517-994-8024. For more information or to register for the event, please visit http://www.connectmi.org/events/2013-michigan-broadband-conference. ***Library staff may register for free by using the promo code Libraries4Broadband*** [cid:image001.jpg@01CE99A0.497ED8F0] Sheryl L. Mase Assistant Director Statewide Library Services Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo, P.O. Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-4331; Fax: 517-373-5700 Toll free: 877-479-0021 Email: mases(a)michigan.gov<mailto:mases@michigan.gov> URL: http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan ***visit the Michigan eLibrary at http://mel.org<http://mel.org/>***

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Posting monthly financials
by natalie bazan 15 Aug '13

15 Aug '13

I have a quick question that I'm hoping someone may have experience with. I had a public comment last night at our library board meeting wondering why we don't post our monthly treasurer's reports on our website. I've looked at quite a few library webpages and did not see anyone posting this information. Has anyone had this request? Natalie Bazan MA, MLIS Library Director Hopkins District Library 118 E. Main St. Hopkins, MI 49328 269-793-7516 http://hopkins.llcoop.org http://sharing.michlibrary.org

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Affordable Care Act Webinar and Resources for Libraries
by White, Shannon (MDE) 14 Aug '13

14 Aug '13

If you missed the latest WebJunction webinar on the Affordable Care Act and libraries be sure to register for the August 28 event. Meaningful Use: Libraries connecting patrons to ACA resources -- This webinar will explore strategies for libraries to identify ACA resources, hear from libraries that are working to prepare for patron requests, and obtain key policy and resource updates from ACA experts. http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/Libraries_and_ACA_Resources.h… As libraries look ahead to the October 1 open enrollment date for the health insurance marketplace, there is an abundance of information about the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and many opportunities for public libraries. One of the key roles that libraries can play is to maintain an awareness of available resources in your area, and develop an approach for connecting patrons to those resources in the way that makes the most sense for your community. Please join us for this interactive session, where we will discuss strategies for libraries to identify ACA resources, hear from libraries that are working to prepare for patron requests, and obtain key policy and resource updates from ACA experts. The webinar will take place at 1pm Eastern time. Also, be sure to visit MeL.org Health and Wellness for links to key information resources for your community. http://www.mel.org/index.php?P=SPT--BrowseResources&ParentId=984 Shannon ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shannon D. White Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo, P.O. Box 30007, Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-9489; Fax: 517-373-5700 Toll free: 877-479-0021 whites29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:whites29@michigan.gov> http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan

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Summer Reading manual ideas for 2015
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 14 Aug '13

14 Aug '13

The Collaborative Summer Library Program committees are beginning to work on the 2015 manuals and are looking for great ideas and suggestions. The manuals now include four sections: Early Literacy, Children, Teen and Adult. We are looking for your best program ideas for all four. The theme for 2015 is Heroes. Please take a minute to go to the survey and let us know what you are looking for in the Heroes Summer Reading manual. The survey is REALLY SHORT too! https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SRP2015ACTIVITIES Please respond by September 25th. Thank you for all your creativity! FYI: I will be sending out the 2013 Summer Reading feedback and participation statistics survey next month and your 2014 manuals will be shipped out in October. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 517-373-5700 f reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices<http://www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices> www.michigan.gov/michiganreads<http://www.michigan.gov/michiganreads> www.michigan.gov/sl21<http://www.michigan.gov/sl21>

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Rochelle Riley Brunch ~ 2013 Bookwoman Award
by Marika Zemke 14 Aug '13

14 Aug '13

The Women’s National Book Association Detroit Chapter is proud to announce the winner of the 2013 Bookwoman Award, given bi-annually since 1991, to honor women in the book world who have made significant contributions to libraries, reading, writing, or publishing. The winner of this year’s award is Rochelle Riley. Rochelle Riley has won numerous awards, including the 2013 National Headliner Award and the 2013 Distinguished Leadership in Media award. She is a past winner of the Will Rogers Humanitarian Award and the Neal Shine Award for Media Commitment to Philanthropy. She is a four-time winner of the Michigan Associated Press Editorial Association Award, a two-time winner of a first place Salute to Excellence Award from the National Association of Black Journalists, and her columns covering the city’s corruption scandal were included in the entry that won the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for Local Reporting. The Detroit Chapter of the Women’s National Book Association is honored to bestow the 2013 Bookwoman Award to Rochelle Riley. Presentation of the Bookwoman Award will be a brunch held on Saturday, September 28th at BRAVO Cucina Italiana, 17700 Haggerty Road, Livonia MI 48152, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Space is limited and tickets are $25.00. For information on how to purchase tickets, please contact Tanya Davidson at 313-533-8056 or Tanyareahdavidson(a)gmail.com. -- Marika Zemke - Adult Services Manager Commerce Township Community Library 2869 North Pontiac Trail Commerce Township, MI 48390 Direct Line 248-438-8163, Fax 248-669-3247 mzemke(a)commercelibrary.info

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U.S. Unveils New Consumer Auto Recall Database
by Jim Flury 14 Aug '13

14 Aug '13

My apologies in advance if the below turns out to be a duplicate posting to the listserv: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This ought to garner at least some interest among library patrons in a state that is unarguably, despite some recent challenges, still the automobile capital of the world: Link to Detroit News article: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130814/AUTO01/308140073/U-S-unveils-ne… Link to Website: http://www.safercar.gov/ Jim Flury Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100 x133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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